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AD | Gifted experience 🇨🇦 We found a complet

AD | Gifted experience 🇨🇦 We found a completely different way to see Toronto… from Lake Ontario. 🚢✨I had already seen the city from above at the CN Tower, but seeing that famous skyline from the water was something else. 💛We joined City Cruises Toronto for an evening dinner cruise and watched the city change right in front of us. From blue skies and sunshine, golden hour and an incredible sunset, to moonlight over the lake and finally the CN Tower and Toronto skyline sparkling after dark. 🌅🌙✨And yes, we did it as a family and it’s the perfect experience to enjoy together. After a few hours on the road driving to Toronto, it was such a lovely way to spend our first evening in the city. Slowing down, having a delicious dinner and a glass of wine, and simply enjoying those incredible views. My son loved being out on the water too and we even had a dance at the onboard disco! 📍 Toronto, Ontario🚢 City Cruises Toronto🌅 Evening sunset dinner cruiseSave this for your Toronto trip 🇨🇦We were kindly hosted by City Cruises Toronto for this experience. All views and opinions are my own.Which view would you choose? #Toronto #TorontoTravel #CanadaTravel #OntarioTravel #LakeOntario

📍 Where to stay in Toronto with kids 🇨🇦

📍 Where to stay in Toronto with kids 🇨🇦Ad | If you’re planning a family trip to Toronto, save this hotel! ❤️We spent 3 nights at Chelsea Hotel Toronto and I genuinely couldn’t believe how much there was for families to do inside the hotel itself.Our Executive Double gave us plenty of space for the three of us (and a balcony overlooking downtown Toronto 🙌), but the real winner was the 130ft corkscrew waterslide. Safe to say, it was tested more than once! 😂There’s also a family pool, Teen Lounge, sauna, kids’ entertainment and Elm Tavern where we enjoyed great food, drinks and live music. And then you step outside and you’re right in downtown Toronto, making it a brilliant base for exploring the city. We visited Ripleys Aquarium. CN Tower, Toronto Islands, the waterfront and a Blue Jays game during our stay. My favourite Chelsea Hotel sign has to be:✨ “Proof you made the right choice.”After three nights here, I think we did. ❤️⭐️ SAVE this for your Toronto trip✈️ FOLLOW @workingmumlife.mybalancingact for more family travel tips, hotel reviews and our Canada road trip.Comment ‘Chelsea’ or see the link in my bio to book this hotel. Would your kids head straight for the waterslide too? 😂👇We were gifted tickets to Ripley’s Aquarium and as guests of the hotel you receive a discount on Ripleys as well as other selected Toronto attractions. As always, all opinions and experiences are our own.#ChelseaHotelToronto #TorontoHotel #TorontoWithKids #ChelseaToronto #VisitToronto

🐍 Well… we weren’t expecting THIS on Toront

🐍 Well… we weren’t expecting THIS on Toronto Island! 😳One minute we were happily walking along, the next my son accidentally stepped on this little guy! 🫣Thankfully, the snake was completely unharmed (as was my son!) and after giving us a bit of a fright, he very cutely slithered off on his way. 💚Definitely one of the more unexpected wildlife encounters from our Canadian road trip — and it feels like the perfect clip to share for #NationalWildlifeDay. 🌿🐍Would you have screamed… or stopped to get a closer look? #NationalWildlifeDay #TorontoIsland #TorontoWildlife #FamilyTravel CanadaTravel

We spent days chasing waterfalls, zip lines and ad

We spent days chasing waterfalls, zip lines and adventures…Then we found this.An island cabin surrounded by nothing but forest, wildlife and complete silence.Sometimes the best part of a road trip isn’t the places everyone knows. It’s the ones you almost want to keep to yourself.📍Bob’s Lake, OntarioSave this for your next Canadian road trip.#OntarioTravel#BobsLake#CanadaRoadTrip#CabinEscape#HiddenOntario

POV: You finally find out what it feels like to fl

POV: You finally find out what it feels like to fly towards Niagara Falls 💦AD - One of the most exhilarating experiences I’ve ever done… trust me, this belongs on your bucket list.💙Save this for your Niagara Falls itinerary and tag the person you’d brave this with.#NiagaraFalls #ZiplineToTheFalls #NiagaraParks #CanadaTravel #OntarioTravel

AD | From above it looked like the calmest boat ri

AD | From above it looked like the calmest boat ride in the world… 🌈An hour later we were laughing, screaming and completely soaked beneath Niagara Falls and we’d do it all again in a heartbeat. It was one of those moments we will never forget and so incredible to get so close to the waterfall! If you’re visiting Niagara Falls make sure the City Cruises Voyage to the Falls is on your list. It’s a must IMHO! 💙 #NiagaraFalls #CityCruises #VoyageToTheFalls #ExploreCanada #OntarioTravel

What a start to our holiday! Ok so I’m just five

What a start to our holiday! Ok so I’m just five minutes from home but how incredible was that eclipse?! Perfect evening to start our holiday off with a wow moment!Swipe for our eclipse photo ➡️Did you order your eclipse glasses on time? I remember last eclipse getting my glasses from the newspaper - Amazon wasn’t a thing then! 😂#almosttotaleclipse #eclipse #sussexeclipse #skygazing Cheeky glass of champagne to start the holiday in style perfectly accompanied by an almost total eclipse! What our glasses looked like.

This weekend was a big one for me. I took my son

This weekend was a big one for me.I took my son paddleboarding for the very first time.That might not sound like a big deal to many people, but for those who don’t know, my brother died in 2010 in a kayaking accident. It changed my life forever and broke our hearts.Since then, I haven’t kayaked again or even tried paddleboarding. But my son is an adventurous ten-year-old, and in just a few weeks we’re heading to Canada for an incredible family adventure, where we’ll have the opportunity to paddleboard on some of Ontario’s beautiful lakes. That’s why we booked a paddleboarding taster session on the River Rother in Bodiam. It was brilliant. It was just me, my son, his friend and our amazing instructor Lisa – who also happened to be from Canada. What are the chances?!She gave me so much advice about how to paddleboard safely and confidently. We all attempted different challenges on the boards (the boys were doing 360° turns and jumps while I was celebrating managing tiny hops… but hey, I gave it a go! 😂).Of course, that meant we all fell in... quite a few times! The boys thought it was hilarious and loved cooling off in the water. And, actually, falling in turned out to be one of the most valuable parts of the lesson because our instructor showed me exactly how to get back onto the board safely in deep water. My son was an absolute natural, and I couldn’t have been prouder of him. I’d like to think his Uncle Simon was looking down with a huge smile on his face too. ❤️For a long time, grief made the thought of getting back on the water in this way feel impossible. But this weekend reminded me that moving forward doesn’t mean forgetting. It means honouring the people we’ve lost while still allowing ourselves to make new memories.It wasn’t easy, and there were definitely emotional moments, but I’m so glad I didn’t let heartbreak stop us from living our lives or stop my son from discovering something he absolutely loves.Here’s to new adventures, facing fears one step at a time, and making memories I know we’ll treasure forever. 🇨🇦🏄‍♀️❤️#Paddleboarding #VisitSussex #FamilyAdventure #OutdoorFamily #FacingMyFears

✨Save this for your next London day out! POV: y

✨Save this for your next London day out!POV: you found the most magical place to eat in London ✨🫖Ad/PR inviteWe were invited to step into Neverland at the Peter Pan Afternoon Tea at Aqua Shard. Sitting 31 floors above London inside The Shard, with some of the most breathtaking views across the city, my son declared this was the best restaurant ever.And it has to be one of the most enchanting afternoon teas in London. We were so high we could honestly imagine Peter Pan and Wendy flying by.Every detail was magical. Our cream tea scones arrived hidden inside a treasure chest, opening to reveal an infinity mirror that seemed to go on forever. Oh and I did cream first, then the jam - is that the right way?! Then came the sweetest surprise of all... a miniature pirate ship, surrounded by swirling mist, carrying the most beautiful selection of sweet treats. It genuinely felt as though it had sailed straight out of Neverland. It’s just magical for children and for adults too - especially as I got to enjoy a gorgeous glass of champagne alongside the afternoon tea. ✨ If you’re looking for a truly magical London experience, this deserves a place at the top of your list.Who would you take with you? 💚#PeterPanAfternoonTea #AquaShard #TheShardLondon #LondonAfternoonTea #LondonWithKids

If you’re heading to Stranger Things: The First

If you’re heading to Stranger Things: The First Shadow, here’s a London itinerary I’d happily recommend.🎁 The theatre tickets were a present from my husband through Virgin Experiences, to celebrate my birthday. Just the two of us and a real treat. 💙💛🍸 We paired the show with lunch at Tigermilk Soho who kindly gifted us a meal (Ad). Tigermilk is just one minute from the Pheonix theatre. We tried the £39 pre theatre menu after the matinee performance, it works just as well before an evening show.Stranger Things is one of the most immersive theatre experiences we’ve ever experienced. No spoilers from me… but if you’re a Stranger Things fan, you’re in for something really special.And yes... we had to finish with cheesecake (swipe right). 🍰✨ Save this for your next London theatre day out.Have you seen Stranger Things: The First Shadow yet, or is it on your list?#LondonTheatre #StrangerThings #StrangerThingsTheFirstShadow #SohoLondon #Tigermilk

He was warned to duck. 🦆 My son got picked at

He was warned to duck. 🦆 My son got picked at Universal Studio’s Animal Actors show — and the pigeons had PLANS 😂 Fun fact: pigeons were literally his favourite birds as a little boy. The universe remembered. Tag someone who’d absolutely lose it if this happened to them 👇 #UniversalStudios #AnimalActors #UniversalOrlando #ViralMoment #FamilyMemories

We genuinely thought a Disney holiday was out of o

We genuinely thought a Disney holiday was out of our budget… until we found this hotel. ✨❤️ Save this post for your Disney Trip. Staying here saved us hundreds without feeling like we were compromising. From free breakfast every morning to evening Kickback dinner snacks, three complimentary cocktails (other alcohol drinks available!), free evening soft drinks and popcorn, a huge pool, splash pad, hot tub, spacious family rooms and a free shuttle to the Disney Parks, it completely changed the cost of our trip.Sometimes it’s the hotel that makes the holiday affordable.📩 DM me “DRURY” and I’ll send you:✔ Link to my full blog review✔ Where to book for the best dealHave you stayed somewhere that completely exceeded your expectations? Let me know below! 👇#WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyPlanning #DisneyTips #DisneyHacks #OrlandoHotels

Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote — where the g

Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote — where the ground is literally 600°C beneath your feet and the planet just casually proves it on demand 🔥My son’s reaction said everything 😂 he took the words right out of my mouth 😂This is one of those moments that no photo can ever do justice — you just have to be there (and apparently pour water on a volcano) 💦🌋Shoutout to the guide who does this 10 times a day and still doesn’t flinch. The guide did it like it was completely normal. We were NOT normal about it 😂 — tag someone you’d bring here just to watch their face 👇 #RayBanMetaChallenge #Timanfaya #Lanzarote #VolcanicIsland #TravelWithKids KidsReactions

I went quiet. Here’s what I was doing instead. 🌿Listening to birdsong, morning walks and a dog demanding sticks. No script, no trending audio, no plan — just the kind of walk that reminds your nervous system it’s going to be okay.I’ve been rebalancing. Recharging. Doing the things that actually fill me up before I pour back into everyone else.Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is disappear for a little while. .If you’re a mum who’s been running on empty — this one’s for you. The content will be back. But first, this.What does YOUR dopamine reset look like? Share below 👇#dopaminewalk #recharging #selfcaremum #rawsounds #slowliving dopaminedetox mentalreset naturetherapy

I’m convinced she just said ‘yes please’ 😂🐶Tell me you heard it too…WHAT did she just say?! Comment what you hear 👇#waitforit #didyouhearthat #funnyreels #bockersofinstagram #talkingdogs

Happy Mother’s Day 💐 This year I did somethi

Happy Mother’s Day 💐This year I did something a little different… instead of the usual fresh flowers that last a few days, I gave my mum this beautiful faux bouquet.And honestly? She thought they were real when I handed them to her. The peach peonies and roses are so realistic 🌸I love giving flowers, but I also love gifts that last longer than a week. Now she can keep this on her table and it will remind her of today every time she sees it 🤍It actually made me realise how much faux flowers have changed – they’re nothing like the ones we used to see years ago.I’ve written a blog post about why faux flowers are becoming such a big Mother’s Day trend and how they compare to fresh flowers if you’re curious.You can read it via the link in my bio where I also share how to style Faux Flowers and share more close up photos 🌷And tell me in the comments…Do you prefer fresh flowers or faux flowers for gifts? 👇ad gifted bouquet from @floralsilkflowers #mothersdayflowers#artificialflowers#flowerlovers#homeinspogiftideasformum

AD Winter wellness with @sambucoluk Sambucol is

AD Winter wellness with @sambucoluk Sambucol is part of how we support our family’s immune health so we can keep having fun and make memories.Packed with Black Elderberries, Vitamin C and Zinc for that all important immune support, they’re our go-to all year round!Sambucol is available in liquid or gummy form so there’s something for everyone in the family and they taste great too!Pick yours up @bootsuk#ad #Sambucol #WinterWellness #FamilyLife

What a year! 💛 Fun but affordable travel and I

What a year! 💛Fun but affordable travel and I will be sharing my top tips in January on how to make travel with family affordable. Highlights have been:🏕️ Camping with @xpfreedomuk in their amazing safari tents🌅 Lanzarote short winter break in the sun! 🎢 Our trip of a lifetime to Orlando - and how we were able to book it for the cost of a European holiday!Thank you 2025 you have been amazing!#disneymagic #familytravel #familytravels #2025viralvideo #corememory

POV: you romanticised your life this December 🎄

POV: you romanticised your life this December 🎄🩰Experiencing The Nutcracker by the Royal Ballet of Birmingham inside the iconic Royal Albert Hall was pure magic.The atmosphere, the music, the scale — nothing compares ✨It’s running for two more days only, so if you’re thinking about it… this is your sign — get your tickets ASAP 🤍Thank you Bread & Butter PR for the lovely press invite.#NutcrackerSeason #RoyalAlbertHall #BalletNight #LondonDecember #RomanticiseYourLife

Here is one thing you need to do before Christmas!

Here is one thing you need to do before Christmas! The other weekend we popped into the @lego store in Brighton and found out all about Build To Give.A very lovely member of the Lego store told us that if we built a Lego heart and posted a picture of our hearts on our socials using #BuildToGive - Lego will donate a Lego set to a child in hospital. How nice is that? So we of course immediately built our hearts! My mum was a nurse in a children’s ward for many years back in the 80s and she always remembers comforting a little boy on Christmas Day who was upset because Santa hadn’t visited him. How lovely of Lego that they have this initiative so all children can feel loved and special! So if you have a spare moment get your Lego out and build a heart to share on your socials with the hashtag #buildtogive #lego

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